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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.80, 7,067.70 and 4,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.80, 7,067.70 and 4,049.40 is: 6,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.80 : 7,067.70 = 4,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.80/7,067.70 = 4,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.80x = 7,067.70 × 4,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.80x = 28,619,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619,944.38/4,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.10

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